QUESTIONS

1. Which of the following is a characteristic of clouds associated with heavy rainfall? 
   1. They look like thin white sheets covering the whole sky 
   2. Have a flat base
   3. Appear low in the sky
   4. Indicate fair weather
2. Which group of animals consist of vertebrates only? 
   1. Slug, millipede, spider 
   2. Ticks, scorpion, newt 
   3. Slug, tortoise, alligator 
   4. Chameleon, frog, crocodile
3. Grade four pupils constructed the simple machine below.
   
   It is used to; 
   1. compare weight of objects 
   2. compare mass of objects 
   3. measure force
   4. measure capacity
4. The turning point of a lever or the part that moves when doing work is called;
   1. fulcrum 
   2. effort
   3. load
   4. Ioad distance
5. Transfer of heat in solids is called; 
   1. convection
   2. conduction
   3. radiation
   4. insulator
6. Which of the following materials is not needed when makig a fireless cooker?
   1. Basket
   2. Large size sewing needles
   3. Old blanket
   4. Copper wire
7. Which of the following is not a use of heat? 
   1. Warming ourselves
   2. Cooking
   3. Ironing
   4. Photosynthesis
8. The diagram below shows a set up used by Grade four pupils to investigate a certain property of light.
   
   The property of light being investigated is that light;
   1. spreads in all directions
   2. travels in a straight line
   3. is dispersed
   4. is reflected through shiny surfaces
9. Driving a vehicle with a well maintained engine will mainly control pollution in; 
   1. air and water 
   2. water only
   3. air only
   4. soil and air
10. Which of the following animals use reflected sound to locate food?
    1. Bats.
    2. Eagles
    3. Flamingoes
    4. Crocodile
11. All the following materials are transparent except;
    1. clear plastic bottle 
    2. clear glass 
    3. frosted glass
    4. car windscreen
12. Which of the following is not a factor affecting sinking and floating?
    1. Shape
    2. Material
    3. Weight
    4. Size
13. Which of the following forms of matter have definite volume and size but no definite shape?
    1. Oxygen and steam 
    2. Toothpaste and milk
    3. Stone and nail
    4. water and vapour
14. In which part of the digestive system are water and mineral salts absorbed?
    1. Duodenum
    2. Ileum
    3. Colon
    4. Rectum
15. Which of the following can be used to connect a laptop to the power source?
    

AGRICULTURE

16. Which of the following is added to the compost heap to provide nutrients for the bacteria that bring about decomposition?
    1. Water 
    2. Wood ash
    3. Manure
    4. Top soil
17. The component of soil that improves water holding capacity is; 
    1. mineral particles 
    2. organic matter 
    3. air
    4. living organisms
18. Which of the following plants is a legume? 
    1. Peas 
    2. Rice 
    3. Sunflower
    4. Maize
19. Arrange the following steps of sowing seed in a container gardening in the correct order.
    1. Make drills using a stick 
    2. Mix soil with manure
    3. Sow the seeds
    4. Fill container with soil mixed with manure 
       1. iii, i, iv, ii
       2. ii, iii, iv, i
       3. ii, i, iv, iii
       4. ii, iv, i, iii
20. Which of the following weeds is used as a vegetable?
    1. Wandering jew
    2. Datura 
    3. Pig weed
    4. Black jack
21. Three of the following are uses of water in the farm except one. Which one is it?
    1. Fish rearing
    2. Cleaning raw materials
    3. Watering animals 
    4. Mixing chemicals
22. Which of the following farm tools is used for sharpening cutting tools?
    1. Slasher
    2. File
    3. Saw
    4. Axe
23. The diagram below shows a simple classification of animals and their products.
    
    Which animals were wrongly matched with their products?
    1. Goat and camel
    2. Camel and sheep
    3. Sheep and broilers
    4. Sheep and pig
24. Which of the following vegetables do we eat the fruit?
    1. Carrot and egg plant
    2. Egg plant and capscum 
    3. Onions and tomato 
    4. Cabbage and kales
25. Which of the following parts of animals is used to make glue and jewellery?
    1. Skin
    2. Hooves
    3. Teats
    4. Tail

HOMESCIENCE

26. You have been given the following materials; rubber bands, a stick, feathers. Which cleaning tool can you make? 
    1. Dust pan 
    2. Broom 
    3. Duster
    4. Scrubbing brush
27. Eric feels pain when swallowing. Which disease is he likely to be suffering from? 
    1. Sore throat
    2. Diarrhoea
    3. Earache
    4. Vomiting
28. A good play item should be; 
    1. inattractive
    2. not durable
    3. light
    4. difficult to use
29. Juliet and Janet are playing away in the field. Which one is not a security issue they can be affected with during play?
    1. Dragging
    2. Kidnapping 
    3. Child molestation
    4. Good health
30. When cleaning cemented floor, we should not leave...................... in water to avoid wastage.
    1. soap
    2. gloves
    3. brush.
    4. dustpan
31. The best material for making open shoes for use in the bathroom is;
    1. leather
    2. canvas
    3. plastic
    4. wool
32. Four Grade four pupils were asked to name hygiene practices they observe when cookig food.
    Valaria-I wash my hands before I touch food
    Clara-I wear clean clothes when cooking
    Brandon-I leave cooked food open
    Joel-I cover my head with a cap and wear an apron
    Who among the following pupils does not follow proper hygiene practices?
    1. Joel
    2. Clara
    3. Valaria
    4. Brandon
33. In needlework, a thimble in used to:
    1. take measurement
    2. protect the finger
    3. stick pins
    4. sew
34. Mr Kamene is a dairy farmer. He preserves excess milk. Which one is not a reason for preserving the milk?
    1. To prevent it from getting spoilt
    2. To make it last longer 
    3. To make it taste sweeter
    4. To conserve it for future
35. To remove greases from clothes we use; 
    1. an iron box 
    2. soap 
    3. hanger
    4. pegs

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

36. The following can lead to dehydration in our bodies except one. Which is it? 
    1. Fever and other illnesses 
    2. Drinking too much sugary drinks 
    3. Drinking enough water 
    4. Hot weather causing you o sweat alot.
37. A substance of ingredient that promotes growth, provides energy and maintains life is called; 
    1. nutrient 
    2. balanced diet 
    3. carbohydrates 
    4. meal
38. Which of the following is not a benefit of making healthy food choice during games and sports? 
    1. It helps us fight diseases easily if we get sick. 
    2. Helps our muscles recover quickly after an exercise 
    3. Provides us with the nutrients we need for good muscle development 
    4. Does not give us energy to take part in physical activities
39. The physical or mental energy needed to do a tiring activity for a long time is called; 
    1. stamina 
    2. flexibility 
    3. endurance
    4. strength
40. Name the following device used in swimming
    
    
    1. tyre 
    2. wheel
    3. floaters
    4. parachute
41. Which is the name of the activity illustrated in the diagram below?
    
    
    1. Forward roll 
    2. Backward roll 
    3. Side rolls
    4. Head roll
42. Which of the following is not a safety to observe when performing a double bounce? 
    1. Ensure you have the correct rope size 
    2. Ensure you are skipping in an open, flat and safe place
    3. Ensure there are stone on the surface 
    4. Ensure you are not overcrowded
43. Which of the following is on attacking technique in rounders?
    1. Batting
    2. Bowling
    3. Gripping
    4. Hitting
44. The equipment is used when playing which game?
    
    
    1. frisbee
    2. volley ball 
    3. football
    4. rounders
45. Grade four learner was juggling the ball as shown below. Which hand juggling skill was she demonstrating?
    
    
    1. One ball juggling
    2. Two balls hand juggling 
    3. Juggling two scarves 
    4. Three balls juggling
46. The following are the major food groups that make a balanced diet. Which one is not? 
    1. Carbohydrates
    2. Proteins
    3. Vitamins
    4. Fruits
47. The feelings of joy, pain, sadness, love and anger are called; 
    1. adolescence 
    2. emotions
    3. moods
    4. tension
48. Which of the following statement is false? 
    1. Human heart is located between the kidney 
    2. Human heart is protected by the ribs in the ribs cage
    3. Human heart pumps blood to the lungs to get oxygen and remove carbon dioxide 
    4. Human heart is located between the lungs
49. In frisbee game, the type of catch whereby only one hand is used is called;
    1. one handed rim catch
    2. two handed rim catch 
    3. forehand throw 
    4. backward throw
50. A healthy person needs to drink eight glasses of water a day that is approximately how many litres of water?
    1. 3
    2. 1
    3. 4
    4. 2

MARKING SCHEME

QUESTIONS

1. The part of a computer that is used to process data is called the
   1. monitor.
   2. CPU.
   3. mouse.
   4. keyboard.
2. Which of the following parts of a computer shows a printer?
   
3. For a digital device to operate after connection, there must be
   1. data.
   2. information.
   3. a camera.
   4. power.
4. Which of the following lists consists of liquids only?
   1. Juice, water, porridge.
   2. Chalk, urine, air. 
   3. Oxygen, tea, stone. 
   4. Charcoal, dust, pencil.
5. A Grade 4 pupil put a maize cob in water as shown below.
   
   The maize cob did not go down into the water. The maize cob, therefore, is an example of 
   1. solids.
   2. floaters.
   3. materials
   4. sinkers.
6. Which one of the following substances will take the shape of the container carrying it? 
   1. Plasticine. 
   2. candle wax
   3. Water.
   4. Bottle top.
7. The following are characteristics of matter:
   1. No definite shape.
   2. Have definite volumes.
   3. Definite mass.
   4. Expand when heated.
      Which pair of characteristics applies to all states of matter?
      1. i, ii
      2. i, iii
      3. iii, iv
      4. ii, iv
8. During an experiment, Grade four pupils set up an experiment as shown below.
   
   What was the conclusion after the experiment?
   1. Air expands when heated. 
   2. Air has mass. 
   3. Air contracts when cooled.
   4. Matter has volume. 
9. Which of the following statements is true about pollution? 
   1. Polluted water can lead to waterborne diseases. 
   2. Polluted water has harmful substances. 
   3. Smoke and bad smell pollute water.
   4. Polluted water can lead to coughs. 
10. Which of the following types of teeth shows a premolar?
    

The following chart shows a part of the classification of animals.

11. Which of the following animals can be used to replace R?
    1. Housefly.
    2. Millipede.
    3. Hen.
    4. Spider.
12. Which animal was wrongly grouped?
    1. Frog.
    2. Fish.
    3. Snake.
    4. Butterfly.
13. In the human digestive system, absorption of water and mineral salts takes place in the
    1. rectum.
    2. small intestines.
    3. mouth
    4. large intestines.
14. All animals
    1. make their own food.
    2. lay eggs. 
    3. die.
    4. give birth to live young ones.
15. We can take good care of our animals by
    1. watering them.
    2. naming them. 
    3. slaughtering them. 
    4. overworking them.

AGRICULTURE,

16. Below is a domestic animal reared in Kenya.
    
    The animal above
    1. provides milk for the farmer.
    2. gives quality meat. 
    3. offers services to the farmer. 
    4. gives the farmer quality wool.
17. Which one of the following is an example of cereals?
    
18. Which of the following vegetables gives us food from its roots? 
    1. Spinach. 
    2. Carrots.
    3. Onions.
    4. Sukumawiki. 
19. All the following are vegetables except 
    1. kales.
    2. cabbage..
    3. tomatoes. 
    4. barley. 
20. The structure drawn below was seen in Mkulima's garden.
    
    The structure drawn above is known as a
    1. seedbed. 
    2. container garden. 
    3. cash crop. 
    4. watering can.
21. Study the crossword puzzle below.
    
    Which of the following farm tools is not in the grid above? 
    1. Rake.
    2. jembe
    3. Spade.
    4. panga
22. All the following are needed for the preparation of compost manure except 
    1. ash and maize stalks. 
    2. kitchen refuse and grass. 
    3. polythene papers and glass. 
    4. farmyard manure and top soil.
23. The type of soil which holds the least amount of water is used for
    1. building. 
    2. farming.
    3. decoration.
    4. modelling.
24. Which one of the following is not a use of water in the farm?
    1. Irrigation. 
    2. watering animals
    3. Cooking.
    4. claening tools
25. The type of soil with the smallest particles is called
    1. alluvial soil
    2. clay soil.
    3. loam soil
    4. sand soil.

HOMESCIENCE.

26. Which of the following foods is not sold in a general grocery?
    1. Onions.
    2. milk
    3. Carrots.
    4. Tomatoes.
27. Toto ate the following foods for her lunch.
    Chapati + x + beans
    If she ate a balanced diet, what does X represent?
    1. Milk.
    2. meat
    3. Chips.
    4. Cabbage.
28. Which of the following foods protects us from diseases? 
    
29. When preserving milk,
    1. high standard of cleanliness must be observed.
    2. we should use new sacks. 
    3. we must always use refrigerators. 
    4. it should be dried first.
30. Choose a list of fragile kitchen utensils.
    1. Plastic cup, cooking stick, sufuria.
    2. Metallic bowl, flask, glass. 
    3. Pot, enamel cup, plastic plate. 
    4. Flask, glass, enamel plate.
31. Which of the following pairs of foods can be fried?
    1. Mandazi and eggs. 
    2. Milk and chapati. 
    3. Sorghum and rice. 
    4. Millet and bread.
32. The most common fuel in most rural areas is 
    1. gas.
    2. kerosene. 
    3. firewood. 
    4. charcoal.
33. Study the pair of shoes drawn below.
    
    The type of shoes drawn above are made of
    1. fabric.
    2. rubber. 
    3. canvas
    4. wool.
34. Drawn below is a material used for cleaning at home.
    
    The material drawn above is called a
    1. jembe.
    2. slasher. 
    3. broom.
    4. rake.
35. Which one of the following can be used for making a simple ball?
    1. Rags
    2. Metals 
    3. Wires
    4. Stones

PHYSICAL HEALTH EDUCATION.

36. Which of the following is common about front crawl, crouch surface dive and standing surface drive? They are all 
    1. practised in the field.
    2. pool activities.
    3. practised the same way.
    4. dangerous.
37. Over arm pass can be practised in all the following games except
    1. handball.
    2. netball
    3. basketball
    4. football
38. Study the illustration shown below.
    
    The gymnastics move demonstrated above is called
    1. wheelbarrow balance.
    2. shoulder roll. 
    3. headstand. 
    4. handstand.
39. Which one of the following is not an importance of taking water? It 
    1. lubricates joints.
    2. makes the game easier. 
    3. flushes body wastes.
    4. boosts skin health and beauty.
40. Which one of the following should be eaten in less than two hours before the game? 
    1. Water. 
    2. Carbohydrates
    3. Proteins
    4. Vitamins.
41. The technique shown below can be used in frisbee.
    
    The skill demonstrated above is called 
    1. one handed rim catch.
    2. single-handed rim catch.
    3. fore hand throw.
    4. back hand throw.
42. Study the rope work technique shown below.
    
    The rope work skill shown above is called 
    1. single bounce
    2. double bounce.
    3. single foot bounce. 
    4. one foot bounce.
43. When improvising a ball, we lastly
    1. collect the materials we need. 
    2. clean up the working arca. 
    3. tighten the strips around the rags. 
    4. test the ball by kicking it.
44. Jumping off and landing with both feet together is an activity in 
    1. standing long jump. 
    2. standing start in athletics. 
    3. instep pass in soccer. 
    4. underhand pass.
45. Following rules and instructions during sports
    1. makes us lose in competitions. 
    2. is not allowed for big boys and girls. 
    3. ensures our safety. 
    4. should be discouraged by all.
46. Which one of the following moves is not associated with gymnastics?
    1. Egg roll.
    2. Forward roll. 
    3. Eye roll
    4. Backward roll.
47. Musila saw a player in a position like the one shown below.
    
    Which game was the player likely to be playing?
    1. Athletics.
    2. Rounders
    3. Handball.
    4. Jump rope.
48. When practising head stand, all the following parts touch the ground except the 
    1. left hand. 
    2. head
    3. right hand
    4. legs.
49. Which one of the following is not a harmful drug used in the community?
    1. Alcohol.
    2. Miraa.
    3. Cigarette.
    4. Juice.
50. When one wants to learn swimming, it is advisable to use a
    1. floater
    2. net
    3. string
    4. sack

MARKING SCHEME

QUESTIONS

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. 

1. When creating a document in Word, the save as option 
   1. helps you to edit the document. 
   2. asks you where to save the document. 
   3. helps you to change the font type. 
   4. saves the document created.
2. A group of Grade 4 learners sat in a circle. They then put a radio at the centre of the circle. All of them would to hear the sound from the radio because 
   1. sound travels in a straight line. 
   2. sound travels faster than light.
   3. sound travels in all directions. 
   4. they were all near the radio.
3. In which of the following computing devices do we find the start button?
   
4. Mati set up an experiment like the one below to investigate a certain property of light.
   
   Mati could not reach a conclusion because
   1. his eye was too close to the cards. 
   2. the burning candle was not very bright. 
   3. he did not make holes on the cards.
   4. he used very few cards.
5. Which of the following action opens an icon on the computer screen? 
   1. Double clicking 
   2. Selecting and highlighting. 
   3. Left clicking. 
   4. Right clicking.
6. Which of the following lists contains wastes that decomposes easily only? 
   1. Polythene, leaves, nails. 
   2. Metals, wood, seeds. 
   3. Plastic, metals, staples. 
   4. Leaves, wood, seeds.
7. Use the diagram below to answer the following questions.
   
   The part called sternum is labelled
   1. W
   2. X
   3. Y
   4. Z
8. Which of the following is the function of part Y?
   1. Protection.
   2. Strengthening the femur.
   3. Support.
   4. Connecting the limbs.
9. The chart below shows a part of classification of animals.
   
   Which of the following animals would correctly fit at R and S respectively?
   1. Flea and man.
   2. Rat and locust.
   3. Centipede and millipede. 
   4. Fish and hen.
10. Which of the following statements is not true about force? Force can
    1. change the direction of a moving object. 
    2. be created.
    3. start a motion.
    4. stop a moving object.
11. Some Grade 4 learners were asked to give examples of good conductors of heat. Their views were as follows:
    Karisa: Plastic rod. 
    Chebet:Wooden ruler.
    Kioko:Metallic fork.
    Adhiambo:Clay pot.
    Who among the  learners was correct?
    1. Karisa
    2. Adhiambo
    3. Chebet
    4. Kioko
12. Which one of the following lists consists of objects that can sink only?
    1. Coin, key.
    2. Leaf, stone.
    3. Marble, cork.
    4. Chalk, wood.
13. The diagram below shows an example of levers.
    The part called fulcrum is labelled
    1. P
    2. O
    3. Q
    4. R
14. The type of teeth which is chisel shaped
    1. has one root.
    2. is used for grinding.
    3. has cusps and ridges.
    4. is never shed.
15. During breathing, the exchange of gases takes place in the
    
    1. nose
    2. chest cavity.
    3. diaphragm.
    4. lungs.

AGRICULTURE

16. All the following animals give us milk.
    Which one does not?
    1. Camel
    2. Cow 
    3. Goat
    4. Pig
17. Below is a domestic animals reared in Kenya.
    
    The animal drawn above is a
    1. horse.
    2. camel.
    3. donkey.
    4. cow.
18. A Grade 5 learner saw a young plant like the one below.
    
    What was the importance of erecting sticks around the young plant as shown?
    1. So that it grows faster.
    2. To protect it from excessive sun heat,
    3. To protect it from physical damage. 
    4. To make it use little water and avoid wastage.
19. A climbing fruit vine can be supported using
    1. threads.
    2. water.
    3. ropes.
    4. sticks.
20. All the following are ways of caring for young climbing fruit plants except 
    1. protecting them from any light from the sun.
    2. applying manure and fertilizer at their bases.
    3. Watering them for a good growth.
    4. Weeding them.
21. Which of the following lists consists of cereals only?
    1. Carrots, rice, millet.
    2. Greengrams, maize, sorghum.
    3. Millet, rice, maize.
    4. Spinach, wheat, oats.
22. The diagram below shows a method of conserving water in gardening practices.
    
    The conservation method shown above is called
    1. mulching.
    2. covercropping
    3. irrigation.
    4. shading.
23. Below is a gardening tool.
    
    The tool drawn above can be used for 
    1. watering seedlings.
    2. carrying manure.
    3. transplanting seedlings.
    4. carrying young animals.
24. A ripe guava looks
    1. sugary.
    2. green.
    3. yellow.
    4. red.
25. A group of Agriculture learners set up an experiment like the one below to investigate some properties of soil.
    Which of the following statements is not true about the experiment?
    1. Both soil X and Y are not good for farming.
    2. Soil X has the largest particles.
    3. Soil W cannot be used for construction.
    4. Soil Y is sandy soil.

HOMESCIENCE.

26. Which one of the following is an example of nutrients?
    1. Carbohydrates.
    2. Water.
    3. Ripe banana.
    4. Spinach. 
27. Instilling product awareness cannot be done using
    1. radios.
    2. televisions.
    3. report books.
    4. banners.
28. Tuberculosis is a common communicable disease that can be caused by
    1. drinking unboiled milk.
    2. living in well ventilated houses. 
    3. working in marshy areas. 
    4. immunisation in early stages of life.
29. Which one of the following is the best method of preventing the spread of malaria?
    1. Clearing grass and bushes around our homes.
    2. Sleeping under treated mosquito nets.
    3. Closing doors and windows in the evening.
    4. Cooking food properly.
30. Some learners were asked to name some foods that can be dry fat fried:
    Sam__maize
    Tim__milk
    Ken__pork
    Pam__spinach
    Who among the learners was correct? 
    1. Pam
    2. Ken
    3. Sam
    4. Tim
31. The diagram below shows a kitchen equipment.
    
    The equipment drawn above can be cleaned using
    1. charcoal powder.
    2. steel wool.
    3. wood ash.
    4. crushed egg shells
32. Select a pair of foodstuffs that provides the same nutrients.
    1. Beans and maize.
    2. Wheat and rice.
    3. Greengrams and millet.
    4. Sorghum and groundnuts.
33. Dry maize can be preserved in 
    1. refrigerators.
    2. polythene bags
    3. gourds.
    4. sacks.
34. All the following are examples of legumes.
    Which one is not?
    1. Soya beans.
    2. Carrots.
    3. Groundnuts.
    4. Greengrams.
35. Which one of the following is not a launder's item?
    

PHYSICAL HEALTH EDUCATION.

36. Single human crutch method can be used to
    1. rescue a drowning swimmer. 
    2. transport an injured person. 
    3. turn an injured person.
    4. help a player gain more energy.
37. A teacher was seen applying cold press on a pupil. The pupil was likely to have suffered
    1. burn.
    2. scald.
    3. shock.
    4. bruise.
38. Blowing the nose too hard is likely to lead to
    1. fainting.
    2. sneezing
    3. nose bleeding.
    4. death.
39. Which of the following items is not found in the first aid box?
    1. Staples.
    2. Bandage.
    3. Scissors. 
    4. Pain killers.
40. Fore hand and back hand throws are both applicable in 
    1. athletics. 
    2. batting. 
    3. softball. 
    4. frisbee.
41. Study the diagram below.
    
    The type of throw demonstrated above is called 
    1. overhead throw. 
    2. kneeling throw. 
    3. kneeling overhead throw.
    4. overhead kneeling throw.
42. Single bounce and double bounce techniques are both applied in
    1. rope work.
    2. frisbee. 
    3. athletics.
    4. soccer.
43. Which of the following are both water games?
    1. Cutting and backstroke. 
    2. Side stroke and breast stroke. 
    3. Marking and pivoting. 
    4. Cutting and sidestroke.
44. Study the move shown below. The gymnastics move shown above is called 
    
    
    1. cartwheel. 
    2. head stand. 
    3. shoulder roll. 
    4. hand walk.
45. Which of the following shows the correct order of phases in hurdles? 
    1. Clearance, flight, take off, approach. 
    2. Approach, take off, flight, clearance. 
    3. Approach, flight, take off, clearance.
    4. Clearance, take off, flight, approach.
46. Which of the following materials can be used to fill a long jump pit? 
    1. Murram. 
    2. Cement. 
    3. Stones.
    4. Sand.
47. In softball, catcher's smitts are used to protect the 
    1. hands.
    2. head.
    3. knees.
    4. shoulders.
48. The diagram below shows a sports equipment.
    
    The equipment drawn above is used when playing 
    1. kabaddi. 
    2. football. 
    3. volleyball. 
    4. rounders
49. Some players were seen practising pivoting in their community field. Which game were they preparing for? 
    1. Frisbee. 
    2. Standing discus.
    3. Long jump.
    4. Rope work.
50. Which of the following techniques is the odd one out? 
    1. Skier. 
    2. Legal touches.
    3. Heeltaps. 
    4. Straddle cross.

MARKING SCHEME

1. Some Grade 5 learners were asked to name some wastes that decompose easily.
   This was their response.
   Rono:        Banana peels.
   Atieno:      Kitchen refuse.
   Wambua:  Leaves.
   Cheptoo:  Plastic bottles.
   Who was not correct?
   1.  Wambua.
   2.  Cheptoo.
   3. Rono.
   4. Atieno.
2. Which of the following shows a beam balance?
   1. 
   2. 
   3. 
   4. 
3. In which of the following levers is the fulcrum between the effort and the load?
   1. Wheelbarrow. 
   2. Claw hammer.
   3. Broom.
   4. Fishing rod.
4. Which of the following parts of a computer is correctly matched with its function?
   1. Monitor -- provessing data.
   2. Keyboard... producing hard copies.
   3. Screen -typing.
   4. Mouse - selecting parts of text.
5. A certain substance had the following characteristics:
   1. It had no definite shape.
   2. It had a definite volume. 
   3. It also had a definite mass.
      The substance being described above is most likely to be
      1. a stone.
      2. tea.
      3. charcoal.
      4. air.
6. One afternoon, Kantai was typing an e mail on a computer. In which part of the computer was his work displayed? On the
   1. CPU.
   2. keyboard.
   3. printer.
   4. VDU.
7. Which of the following flowering plants?
   1. Black jack and moss. 
   2. Beans and moulds. 
   3. Maize and grass.
   4. Blackjack and algae.
8. Which one of the following sense organs is responsible for sight?
   1. Nose.
   2. Ears.
   3. Skin.
   4. Eyes.
9. All the following can be worn when handling harmful plants except
   1. hairbands. 
   2. gloves. 
   3. goggles.
   4. aprons.
10. In a certain habitat, an animal with the following characteristics was seen:
    1. Its body was covered with fur.
    2. It had a constant body temperature. 
    3. It was an egg-laying animal.
    4. It had mammary glands.
       Which of the following animals was likely to have been seen?
       1. Bat.
       2. Bird.
       3. Spiny ant-eater.
       4. Tortoise.
          Use the diagram below to answer the following questions.
          
          
11. Which one of the following is not a function of the part marked A?
    1. Gaseous exchange.
    2. Warming the air we breath.
    3. It cleans the air.
    4. Moistening of the air.
12. The part that contains C-shaped cartillages is labelled
    1. B
    2. A
    3. D
    4. C
13. What is the name of the part marked C?
    1. Left lung.
    2.  Bronchus.
    3.  Bronchiole.
    4. Diaphragm.
14. The following are steps when typing a document but not in the correct order. 
    1. Edit 
    2. Type 
    3. Save 
    4. Print.
       Which of the following is the correct order of the steps? 
       1. i, ii, iii, iv 
       2. i, ii, iv, iii
       3. ii, iii, i, iv
       4. ii, i, iii, iv
15. Which one of the following is a waterborne disease?
    1. Typhoid
    2. Tuberculosis
    3. Epilepsy
    4. Malaria
16. Which of the following lists consists only of materials needed when making a compost pit?
    1. Kitchen refuse, nails, top soil.
    2. Plastic bottles, banana peels, ash. 
    3. Old clothes, famyard manure, maize stalks.
    4. Rotting fruits, ash, top soil.
17. Prevention of reduced fertility of soil is called soil
    1. erosion.
    2. conservation.
    3. structure.
    4. profile.
18. All the following may be needed when making a scarecrow except
    1. old clothes.
    2.  strings.
    3.  sticks.
    4. glue.
19. Which one of the following is not a way of conserving water in the farm? 
    1. Pruning. 
    2. Shading.
    3. Mulching.
    4. Cover-cropping.
20. Which one of the following is a suitable way of caring for young climbing fruit plants?
    1. Pruning.
    2. Harvesting.
    3. Supporting the vines.
    4. Exposing the roots to sun heat.
21. Some Grade 5 learners were asked to name various domestic animals and their uses to human beings. Here is what they said:
    Hashim: sheep-gives us mutton and milk.
    Nadia:    dog-guards our homes.
    Karim:    donkey-helps humans during transportation.
    Maria:     goat-gives quality milk to the farmer.
    Who was wrong?
    1. Nadia.
    2. Karim
    3. Hashim
    4. Maria.
22. Which of the following gardening tools can be used to dig a hard ground?
    1. 
    2. 
    3. 
    4. 
23. Which one of the following statements is not true about container gardening?
    1. Container gardens save water. 
    2. Old tyres can be used to establish a container garden.
    3. A container garden can be moved from one place to another.
    4. Crops to be sold outside the country can be planted in container gardens.
24. Which of the following crops is correctly matched with its type?
    1. Vegetable - onion.
    2. Cereal - kales.
    3. Legume - wheat.
    4. Fruit - cucumber.
25. Fruit trees in the nursery bed can be cared for by all the following except
    1. watering.
    2. harvesting. 
    3. weeding.
    4. thinning.
26. All the following are examples of fuels used at home. Which one is not?
    1. Firewood.
    2. Shampoo. 
    3. Gas.
    4. Charcoal.
27. Which of the following foods is correctly matched with the nutrients it provides?
    1. Carrots - carbohydrates
    2. Maize - proteins
    3. Pineapples - iron
    4. Spinach - vitamins
28. Kitchen utensils that can break easily are said to be
    1. weak.
    2. durable. 
    3. fragile. 
    4. glasses.
29. Meat can be cooked using all the following methods except
    1.  frying
    2.  boiling.
    3.  baking.
    4. grilling.
30. Study the type of stitch shown below.
    
    The type of stitch shown above is called 
    1. back stitch. 
    2. chain stitch.
    3. running stitch. 
    4. loop stitch.
31. Which of the following needle work tools shows a thimble? A. O
    
32. The diagram below shows a kitchen tool.
    
    
    The tool drawn above was made using
    1. clay. 
    2. iron sheets,
    3. plastic.
    4. metals. 
33. Which one of the following is not a sign associated with kwashiorkor?
    1. Loose brownish hair.
    2. Swollen limbs.
    3. Breathlessness.
    4. Pot belly.
34. Cereals can be preserved in
    1.  refrigerators.
    2.  water.
    3.  polythenes.
    4. sacks. 
35. A cleaning tool used to collect rubbish to be thrown away is called a ______________________
    1. rubbish bin.
    2. dust pan,
    3. dust bin.
    4. rubbish pit.
36. Kariandusi was seen practising the gymnastics skill below.
    
    Probably, Kariandusi was practicing  
    1. somersault.
    2. handstand.
    3. cart wheel.
    4. forward roll.
37. Pivoting is a sports activity that is applied 
    1. swimming. 
    2. kabaddi.
    3. soft ball.
    4. frisbee.
38. Study the illustration below.
    
    The type of catch shown above is applied in frisbee. What is the name of the type of catch?
    1. Double rim catch.
    2. Two handed rim catch.
    3. Single handed rim catch.
    4. Double hands rim catch.
39. How many actions are combined when  practicing through vault into forward roll?
    1. Two
    2. Four
    3. Five
    4. Three
40. When practicing handwalk, the weight of the whole body rests on the
    1. feet
    2. hands
    3. knees
    4. shoulder
41. Which of the following shows a rounders bat?
    
42. Name the rope work technique below.
            
    1. Single rope bounce
    2. Double feet bounce.
    3. One foot bounce. 
    4. Two feet bounce.
43. Jumping rope regularly can help us prevent
    1.  headache.
    2. stomachache.
    3.  fitness.
    4. obesity.
44. What is the use of a floater in swimming?
    1. It normally floats on the surface of water.
    2. It can be used to sink a swimmer.
    3. Beginners can use it to learn.
    4. It can be made using inflated tubes. i
45. Which of the following statements is true about a swimming pool?
    1. Swimmers should shower before using the swimming pool.
    2. Swimmers can take snacks and light drinks while swimming
    3. All participants must wear helmets for safety in the swimming poolTo save time, swimmers can urinate in the swimming pool. 
46. Which of the following is not a component of health related fitness?
    1. Muscular strength.
    2. Cardiorespiratory endurance.
    3. Mental preparation.
    4. Flexibility. 
47. All the following are reasons for drinking water during games. Which one is not? 
    1. It regulates the rate of our heartbeat.
    2. It lubricates joints.
    3. Water forms saliva.
    4. It regulates body temperature.
48. In ABC of first aid C, stands for
    1. cotton.
    2. condition
    3.  circular.
    4. circulation.
49. Blowing the nose very hard can lead to
    1. fatigue.
    2.  fainting.
    3. nose bleeding.
    4. nausea.
50. All the following can be found in a first aid kit except
    1. a scissor. 
    2. a pair of pliers. 
    3. bandages. 
    4. methylated spirit.

MARKING SCHEME

1. B
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. B
6. D
7. C
8. D
9. A
10. C
11. A
12. A
13. C
14. D
15. A
16. D
17. B
18. D
19. A
20. C
21. C
22. C
23. D
24. A
25. B
26. B
27. D
28. C
29. C
30. B
31. B
32. A
33. C
34. D
35. B
36. C
37. D
38. B
39. A
40. B
41. C
42. C
43. D
44. C
45. A
46. C
47. A
48. D
49. C
50. B

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (20mks)

1. The following are protective clothes while visiting a school farm. Which one is not ? 
   1. Gloves
   2. Overalls
   3. Gumboots
   4. Shirts
2. The following are examples of non- flowering plants. Which one is not ? 
   1. Moss
   2. Fern 
   3. Cedar
   4. Grass
3. Which one of the following group of plants contains harmful plants? 
   1. Sodom apple, datura, euphorbia 
   2. Datura, maize, sodom apple 
   3. Beans, stinging, nettle, oxalis 
   4. Sodom apple, millet, sorghum
4. Which one of the following is a fungi?
   1. Bread
   2. Bread moulds 
   3. Pollen grains 
   4. Rotting logs
5. Animals that have a backbone are known as 
   1. invertebrates 
   2. vertebrates
   3. reptiles 
   4. insects
6. Study the list of animals below: Tilapia, Lizards, Snakes, Crocodiles, Newts, Toads, Salamanders  
   From the list above pick the group  that has amphibians only?   
   1. Toads, salamanders, newts 
   2. Tilapia, toads, newts   
   3. Lizards, snakes, crocodiles 
   4. Salamanders, snakes, newts
7. Which of the following bones of a human skeleton is wrongly matched with where it is found? 
   1. Skull - head
   2. Ribcage - chest region
   3. Backbones - the back of the body 
   4. Limb bones - the face
8. The following are diseases that affect the breathing system.  Which one is not?
   1. Tuberculosis
   2. Asthma
   3. Influenza
   4. HIV/AIDS
9. Diseases that are caused by drinking contaminated water are known as 
   1. Respiratory diseases
   2. Deficiency diseases 
   3. Water borne diseases
   4. Comunicable diseases
10. The following are ways of  preventing cholera. Which one is 
    1. Drinking treated water
    2. Washing hands before taking  meals
    3. Drinking boiled water
    4. Disposing feaces in the rivers
11. Which one of the following is a parasite? 
    1. Lice 
    2. Bee
    3. Housefly
    4. Butterfly 
12. Identify the type of internal parasite shown below.
    
    
    1. Hookworm
    2. Roundworm 
    3. Pinworms
    4. Tapeworm
13. 
    
    The diagram above shows a model  of the human breathing system.  What does the part marked X represent?
    1. Gullet
    2. Wind pipe
    3. Oesophagus 
    4. Bronchus
14. The following are characteristics of amphibians. Which one is not? 
    1. They have a moist skin 
    2. They lay eggs
    3. They are cold blooded 
    4. They do not take care of their young ones
15. A chameleon responds to changes in the environment by
    1. running away 
    2.  changing its colour
    3. hiding in its shell 
    4. flying off
16. The following are parts of a computer except   
    1. monitor
    2. mouse 
    3. keyboard 
    4. chair
17. The teeth we use to chew food are known as 
    1. canines 
    2. incisors
    3. molars
    4. nails
18. Name the digital device shown below 
    
    1. camera
    2. laptop
    3. mobile phone
    4. computer
19. The diagram below shows the human digestive system.
     
    Water and mineral salts are known as absorbed in the part marked _____________
    1. a
    2. b
    3. c
    4. d 
20. Three of the following can sink in water. Which one cannot?
    1. Nail
    2. Coin
    3. Bottle top
    4. Stone

AGRICULTURE 

21. Learners of Kasarani Primary School noticed that there were V- shaped trenches left by running water in their fields. Which type of soil erosion had taken place?
    1. Rill
    2. Gulley 
    3. Sheet 
    4. Splash
22. Which of the following human activities contributes to soil erosion 
    1. Mulching
    2. Afforestation
    3. Deforestation
    4. Crop rotation 
23. Putting dry grass on top of the  seed on the ground after planting is known as   
    1. Sowing
    2. gardening 
    3. thinning
    4. mulching 
24. The following are small animals that destroy crops. Which one is  not? 
    1. Moles
    2. Weaver birds
    3. Monkeys
    4. Dogs   
25. Which of the following is not worn when handling small wild animals?
    1. Gloves
    2. Masks
    3. Gumboots
    4. Suit
26. The following are types of soil except 
    1. sand
    2. clay
    3. loam
    4. manure 
27. Identify the farm tool shown below 
    
    1. Jembe
    2. Panga
    3. Rake 
    4. Spade
28. Which of the following indegenous plants grows in dry areas?
    1. Pigweed
    2. Sorghum 
    3. Yams
    4. Black night shade
29. The removal of unwanted plants is known as
    1. Prunning
    2. Weeding 
    3. Uprooting
    4. Thinning
30. What is the best time to plant seedlings?
    1. In the morning
    2. At midday 
    3. In the afternoon
    4. In the evening 

HOMESCIENCE

31. Which of the following is a factor that should be considered when buying shoes?
    1. Date of manufacture
    2. Size of the shoe 
    3. Number of pairs
    4. Name fo the seller
32. The following are factors that lead to time wastage. Which one does not? 
    1. Uncontrolled use of media 
    2. Preparing a work plan 
    3. Excessive playing
    4. Poor planning of time
33. Which of the following is not a material used for making surfaces found at home? 
    1. Clay
    2. Tiles
    3. Wood
    4. Cement
34. Which one of the following is not a communicable disease?
    1. Chicken pox
    2. Scabies
    3. Measles
    4. Diabetes
35. Pouring excess water on a wooden  surface can lead to 
    1. Rotting
    2. Baking
    3. Drying
    4. Cleanliness
36. Which of the following is not a  macro-nutrient? 
    1. Fats
    2. Vitamins   
    3. Carbohydrates
    4. Proteins 
37. Which of the following is not a symptom of Kwashiorkor?  
    1. Brownish and thin hair 
    2. Swollen body parts
    3. Protruding belly
    4. Pale finger nails
38. Grade five learners made the stitch shown below. What is the name of the stitch?
      
    1. Hemming stitch
    2. Even tacking stitch 
    3. Herringbone stitch
    4. Back stitch 
39. Which of the following is not a step in laundry work? 
    1.  Sorting
    2. Blousing 
    3. Washing
    4. Mending
40. Pulses are also known as
    1. Cereals
    2. rice
    3. maize
    4. legumes

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

41. How many players are there in a soccer match? 
    1. 11 
    2. 14 
    3. 22
    4. 7
42. Which of the following is not a content of a First Aid Kit?
    1. Pain killers
    2. Bandage
    3. Razor blades 
    4. Gloves
43.  In relay which material cannot be used to improvise a batton?
    1. manila
    2. Plastic paper
    3. Stick 
    4. Iron metal 
44. Which is the best resting position?
    1. Sitting
    2. Lying on the back 
    3. Lying on the left side 
    4. Lying on the right side
45. When should First Aid be administered in games and sport? 
    1. Immediately after the accident
    2. A few minutes after the accident 
    3. At the hospital
    4. After seeing the doctor
46. Below is a rounder's bat. Name the part labelled B
    
    1. Grip
    2. Barrel
    3. Knob
    4. End cap 
47. Warm up activities are important because they
    1. relax the muscles without being sore
    2. help the muscles stretch without being injured
    3. help the to prevent injuries
    4. help the hearbeat to go back to normal gradually
48. Which game is played in the equipment shown below?
    
    1. Netball 
    2. Volleyball 
    3. Handball 
    4. Basket ball
49. The following are skills learnt during rope skipping. Which one is not?
    1. Wounded duck
    2. Skier 
    3. Volley
    4. Straddle
50. A score in rugby is called?
    1. run 
    2. goal
    3. try
    4. point 

MARKING SCHEME

1. D
2. D
3. A
4. B
5. B
6. A
7. D
8. D
9. C
10. D
11. A
12. D
13. B
14. D
15. B
16. D
17. C
18. A
19. C
20. C
21. B
22. C
23. D
24. D
25. D
26. D
27. D
28. B
29. B
30. D
31. B
32. B
33. A
34. D
35. A
36. A
37. D
38. D
39. B
40. D
41. C
42. A
43. B
44. B
45. A
46. A
47. C
48. B
49. C
50. C

QUESTIONS

1. The following are functions of parts of the digestive system:
   1. Absorption of water and mineral salts. 
   2. Absorption of digested food into the body.
   3. Digestion of proteins.
   4. Food mixes with salive
   5. Food is chewed using teeth.
      Which of the following pairs shows the functions of the mouth? 
      1. i, v
      2. iv, ii
      3. ii, iii
      4. iv, v
2. Which one of the following types of teeth is correctly matched with its function? 
   1. Canines - tearing 
   2. Premolars — cutting 
   3. Incisors - grinding 
   4. Molars biting
3. Which one of the following is not a characteristic of plants? Plants 
   1. reproduce. 
   2. feed. 
   3. move from place to place. 
   4. grow.
4. Which one of the following lists consists of substances in the same state of matter? 
   1. Smoke, chalk dust, charcoal. 
   2. Tea, water, porridge. 
   3. Ink, gas, stone. 
   4. Pencil, saliva, desk.
5. Study the diagram below.
   
   The bottle tops are 
   1. sinking.
   2. sinkers
   3. drowning.
   4. floating.
6. Grade 6 learners set up the experiment as shown below.
   
   The process taking place at X is called 
   1. freezing 
   2. condensation. 
   3. evaporation.
   4. melting.
7. Which one of the following is not a part of the breathing system? 
   1. Oesophagus. 
   2. Trachea. 
   3. Bronchioles. 
   4. Air sacs.
8. The diagram below shows a root type seen by Grade 6 pupils during nature walk.
   
   The plant they uprooted was likely to be 
   1. sugarcane. 
   2. cowpeas. 
   3. maize. 
   4. grass.
9. Which blood vessel transports deoxygenated blood from the rest of the body to the heart? 
   1. Pulmonary artery. 
   2. Pulmonary vein. 
   3. Venacava. 
   4. Aorta.
10. All the following animals are not invertebrates except a 
    1. toad.
    2. lizard. 
    3. snail.
    4. snake.
11. Which of the following lists has useful fungi only? 
    1. Mushroom, puffball. 
    2. Dandruff, yeast.
    3. Penicillium, toadstool. 
    4. Yeast, mushroom.
12. A player kicked a ball hard up. She saw the ball coming back to the ground. This was due to 
    1. nature of the weather. 
    2. lack of wind. 
    3. force of gravity. 
    4. sunshine intensity.
13. What do we use to identify acids and bases?
    1. Litmus paper. 
    2. Aluminium foil.
    3. Oiled paper.
    4. Transparent narrow bottles.
14. Heat transfer in gases and liquids is called
    1. evaporation.
    2. convection.
    3. radiatiul.
    4. conduction.
15. Which of the following shapes of the moon is called yiubous?
    
    
16. The type of soil that makes longest ribbons
    1. is the best for construction. 
    2. has the least air spaces. 
    3. is called loam. 
    4. does not crack when dry.
17. The most advanced type of soil erosion is
    1. rill erosion.
    2. sheet erosion.
    3. gulley erosion.
    4. splash erosion.
18. Which one of the following crops is the odd one out?
    1. Pumpkin. 
    2. Carrot.
    3. Watermelon.
    4. Cucurber.
19. Which of the following gardening practices conserves soil moisture? 
    1. Weeding 
    2. Pruning
    3. Digging
    4. Mulching
20. Which of the following animals makes underground holes and eats our tuber crops?
    1. Weaverbird. 
    2. Monkey. 
    3. Mole. 
    4. Mongoose.
21. Which of the following food crops is not indigenous?
    1. Millet.
    2. Rice.
    3. Yarns.
    4. Cassava
22. Which of the following materials cannot be used to prepare compost manure?
    1. Banana pools. 
    2. Maize stalk. 
    3. Plastic bottles. 
    4. Farmyard manure.
23. Which of the following animals offers Services only? 
    1. Hen.
    2. Ox.
    3. Camel
    4. Cat.
24. The ability of soil to regain its original fertility is called soil 
    1. recovery.
    2. erosion. 
    3. profile.
    4. acidity
25. Which of the following can be used for mulching?
    1. Polythene papers. 
    2. Old rags.
    3. Pieces of iron sheets.
    4. Dry leaves or grass.
26. The following are changes that take place during adolescence:
    1. Production of sex cells.
    2. Broadening of hips.
    3. Deepening of voice. 
    4. Increase in weight and height
    5. Menstruation.
       Which of the changes above take place in both adolescent boys and girls? 
       1. ii, v
       2. i, iv
       3. iii, iv
       4. ii, iv
27. Good grooming helps us to look 
    1. neat.
    2. rough.
    3. naughty.
    4. desperate.
28. Perfumes and make-ups are examples of
    1. needs. 
    2. lotions. 
    3. accessories. 
    4. cosmetics.
29. Cancer, obesity and hypertesion are all
    1. contagious diseases. 
    2. non-communicable diseases. 
    3. communicable diseases.
    4. nutritional deficiency diseases.
30. Consumption of too much sugary foods can lead to 
    1. asthma 
    2. epilepsy 
    3. obesity 
    4. diabetes
31. . Which one of the following is not an important factor to consider when choosing shoes? 
    1. Size
    2. Colour 
    3. Quantity
    4. Comfort
32. Study the diagram below.
    
    Which nutrients do we get from the above стор?
    1. Proteins 
    2. Cereals 
    3. Carbohydrates 
    4. Vitamins
33. Which one of the following is not a reason for laundry work? To 
    1. improve creases. 
    2. make the garments neat. 
    3. remove dirt and stains. 
    4. kill germs.
34. Study the care label below.
    
    What does the care label above mean? Do not 
    1. use warm water. 
    2. iron. 
    3. use cold water. 
    4. wring.
35. Using too much of body lotion frequently is one way of 
    1. staying neat. 
    2. using cosmetics well. 
    3. misusing cosmetics. 
    4. misusing accessories.
36. A light spear designed for throwing is called a
    1.  javelin. 
    2. bat. 
    3. cross bar. 
    4. shot put.
37. Out of the following sports activities, choose the odd one out. 
    1. Backward roll. 
    2. Head stand. 
    3. Soccer.
    4. Hand stand.
38. Legal touches is a sports activity applied in
    1. softball. 
    2. kabaddi. 
    3. tag ruby. 
    4. volleyball.
39. Scissor technique is a sports activity associated with
    1. high jump. 
    2. long jump. 
    3. shot put. 
    4. standing discuss.
40. The following diagram shows a high jump facility.
    
    The bar marked X is called 
    1. an upright bar. 
    2. a straight bar. 
    3. a crosss bar. 
    4. a horizontal bar.
41. All the following soccer players do not need gloves except the 
    1. midfielder.
    2. defender. 
    3. forward player.
    4. goal keeper.
42. Which of the following is not a partner work in rope jump? 
    1. Wounded duck. 
    2. Face to face. 
    3. Side to side.
    4. Back to back.
43. How many players make one handball team? 
    1. 11
    2. 7 
    3. 5
    4. 6
44. Which of the following is not an element of a good pass in handball? 
    1. Accuracy. 
    2. It should be fast. 
    3. It should be tactful. 
    4. It should be high
45. Receiving the ball passed by a partner in handball is called 
    1. tackling.
    2. dribbling. 
    3. blocking.
    4. catching.
46. Below is a volleyball player.
    
    The volleyball technique demonstrated above is called
    1. the dig. 
    2. under arm serve. 
    3. receiving
    4. volleying.
47. All the following are outfield players in softball except the 
    1. right fielder. 
    2. left fielder. 
    3. first baseman. 
    4. center fielder.
48. Three of the following equipment are used in rugby except 
    1. a tag belt. 
    2. training cones. 
    3. a rugby ball 
    4. discs.
49. Which of the following is not a type of bounce in rope work?
    1. Single bounce. 
    2. Double bounce. 
    3. One foot bounce. 
    4. Two feet bounce.
50. All the following can be found in a first aid box except 
    1. a stapler. 
    2. a bandage.
    3. painkillers.
    4. an antiseptic.

MARKING SCHEME

QUESTIONS

SECTION A: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. The following are functions of stems in plants. Which one is not? 
   1. They store water for the plant 
   2. They store food 
   3. They transport food from the leaves. 
   4. They make food for the plant
2. Pupils from Maua Primary School tied a clear polythene paper on a plant leaf. After sometime they noticed some droplets inside the polythene bag. What were they likely to be investigating? 
   1. Photosynthesis 
   2. Respiration 
   3. Transpiration
   4. Absorption
3. What is the name of invertebrate shown below
   
   
   1. Millipede 
   2. Centipede 
   3. Snake 
   4. Caterpillar
4. Which component of blood helps in blood clotting? 
   1. Red blood cells 
   2. Platelets 
   3. White blood cells
   4. Plasma
5. In the female reproductive system, fertilization takes place in the
   1. oviduct
   2. Uterus
   3. Ovaries
   4. Vagina
6. The following are ways of reducing water wastage. Which one is not? 
   1. reparring leaking taps
   2. using drip irrigation
   3. turning off water taps after use.
   4. avoiding use of water
7. Study the diagram below.
   
   The following crops have the same type of roots as shown above. Which one does NOT? 
   1. Maize 
   2. Grass 
   3. Rice
   4. Beans
8. The following are characteristics of an invertebrate:
   1. Has six legs 
   2. Has three body parts
      Which of the following insects is likely to have the characteristics above? 
      1. Housefly 
      2. Tick 
      3. Spider
      4. Millipede
9. The diagram below shows parts of the female reproductive systerm.
   
   The part marked C is known as 
   1. uterus 
   2. ovary
   3. oviduct
   4. birth canal
10. A person who gives blood during transfussion is known as the
    1. donor 
    2. recipient 
    3. giver
    4. doctor
11. The transfer of heat from a source without using any medium is known as
    1. convection 
    2. radiation
    3. reflection
    4. conduction
12. The following are effects of sound pollution. Which one is not? 
    1. Hearing problem 
    2. Irritability 
    3. Sleep disturbance
    4. Good communication 
13. Which one of the following is not a physical property of acids? 
    1. They taste sour. 
    2. They turn blue litmus paper red.
    3. They are corrosive.
    4. They turn red litmus paper blue.
14. The change of liquid state of matter to gaseous state through heating is known as 
    1. melting 
    2. evaporation
    3. condensation
    4. freezing 
15. The                          is a thin sheet of muscle that separates the chest and the abdomen.
    1. diaphragm
    2. gullet 
    3. lungs 
    4. ribcage
16. Which one of the following shows the correct order of change of state of matter? 
    1. Solid → Gas → Liquid 
    2. Solid → Liquid Gas 
    3. Gas → Solid → Liquid 
    4. Liquid → Solid → Gas
       Use the diagram below to answer question
       
       
17. Digestion of food starts at the part marked:
    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 4
18. 
    Grade five pupils performed the experiment above. Which pin was the first to fall?
    1. B
    2. A
    3. D
    4. none
19. Grade six learners did the experiment below.
    
    Where should the candle be placed when performing the experiment above?
    1. A 
    2. B
    3. C 
    4. D